Schalke will look to continue their winning form when they take on Heidenheim at home in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday.Null Vier have won three games in a row in the 2. Bundesliga, which has seen them close the gap on league leaders Werder Bremen to just two points.The goal will be to finish in the top three, with Schalke just a point behind both Darmstadt and St. Pauli, who occupy second and third respectively.Heidenheim are not completely out of the promotion picture yet, but they will need to be more consistent for a late charge.FC Schalke 04@s04_enJust Simon Terodde things 📽️#S04 | #SGDS049:37 AM · Apr 5, 20221702Just Simon Terodde things ⚽📽️#S04 | #SGDS04 https://t.co/Up2Cf54ZYZFrank Schmidt’s side are seventh in the league table, and are six points behind St. Pauli, who occupy the promotion playoff spot.Heidenheim have been inconsistent as they have managed two wins, two losses and a draw in their last five league games.Schalke vs Heidenheim Head-to-headThe reverse fixture in October was the first time the two sides met, and Heidenheim put in a dogged display to win 1-0 at home.Schalke are in a team in form and will look to avenge their away defeat when they host Heidenheim in front of their fans at the Veltins-Arena.Schalke form guide: D-L-W-W-WHeidenheim form guide: D-L-D-L-WSchalke vs Heidenheim Team NewsSchalkeIn his press conference, Mike Buskens explained that Victor Palsson is not expected to feature after testing positive for COVID-19.FC Schalke 04@s04_en Mike Büskens on the squad: "Victor Pálsson will definitely miss Saturday after a positive Covid test. Thomas Ouwejan suffered a knock to his calf and that's a slight issue for him. We're taking things day by day with him."#S04 | #S04FCH6:51 AM · Apr 7, 202271💬 Mike Büskens on the squad: "Victor Pálsson will definitely miss Saturday after a positive Covid test. Thomas Ouwejan suffered a knock to his calf and that's a slight issue for him. We're taking things day by day with him."#S04 | #S04FCH https://t.co/q4bmIW0ljRThomas Ouwejan is also a doubt, and he will be assessed closer to the game. The duo of Andreas Vindheim and Mehmet Aydin are back in training, but they will not be match-fit for the clash against Heidenheim.Michael Langer and Marvin Pieringer are still out injured.Injured: Michael Langer, Marvin Pieringer, Victor Palsson (COVID-19), Andreas Vindheim, Mehmet AydinDoubtful: Thomas Ouwejan, Rodrigo SalazarSuspended: NoneHeidenheimFrank Schmidt revealed that apart from Paul Tschernuth and Tim Seifert, he has a fully fit squad to choose from against Schalke.Injured: Paul Tschernuth, Tim SeifertDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneSchalke vs Heidenheim Predicted LineupsSchalke Probable XI (4-4-2): Martin Fraisl; Marius Lode, Marcin Kaminski, Mallick Thiaw, Thomas Ouwejan; Florian Flick, Ko Itakura, Rodrigo Zalazar, Dominik Drexler; Marius Bulter, Simon TeroddeHeidenheim Probable XI (4-1-4-1): Kevin Müller; Jonas Föhrenbach, Patrick Mainka, Oliver Hüsing, Marnon Busch; Norman Theuerkauf; Jan Schöppner, Tobias Mohr, Kevin Sessa, Christian Kühlwetter; Tim Kleindienst$1,100 First Bet Insurance at CaesarsSchalke vs Heidenheim PredictionSchalke’s performances on the pitch have improved under Buskens, and it’s no surprise that they are not getting the right results.A clash against Heidenheim, who are a well-drilled side, will be difficult, but we expect the hosts to win again.Prediction: Schalke 2-1 Heidenheim